Pet photography fun at the IRC humane society

Hannah Haddick, 10, of Sebastian finds a willing subject to pose for her during a pet photography class on Friday morning at the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County. Pet Photography is only one of the many classes during the three week Children’s Programs when children ages eight or older may come to the shelter and interact with the animals that are available for adoption. “The Photography class is a great way for them to be creative, interact with the animals and learn about the shelter,” Director of Education, Janet Winikoff said.

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Stripe, right rear, a Shih Tzu, owned by Michelle Smith, right, of Vero Beach, waits his turn to be photographed by Chelsea Gill, left, 7, of Fort Pierce, as Smith’s other dog, Abby, a Papillon mix, readies for a treat post picture. They are all taking part in a photography class on Friday morning that is one of the classes offered during the Children’s Programs at The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County thought dogs are fine with Chelsea, and she enjoys taking pictures of them, she would rather have a cat. “I wish I had a cat, but my mom is allergic to them, so we have a dog, Junior, instead,” Chelsea said.$RETURN$$RETURN$

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Making short work of his photo prop is Scooter, a Griffin Bruxllois, who is one of the dogs being photographed by children at The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, during the Friday morning pet photography class being held at the shelter. Budding photographers and all-around animal lovers, the children are taking part in one of a variety of classes offered at the shelter over a three week period which allows them to interact and learn about the animals available for adoption.

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“I like dogs, cats and I like taking pictures with my 3DS Nintendo, but dogs are my favorite,” said Trevor Gill, right, 9, of Fort Pierce, as he shares an image with humane society volunteer, Darrae Noring, left, of Vero Beach. Trevor is taking part in the Pet Photography class on Friday morning at The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River Co. It is only one of the many classes during the three week Children’s Programs when children ages eight or older may come to the shelter and interact with the animals that are available for adoption.

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Janet Farmer of Sebastian, rear, a volunteer at The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, helps Leah Jacobs, middle, 9, of Vero Beach, capture a fun moment between Scooter, left, a Griffon Bruxellois, and his owner, Lauren Chapin, right, of Vero Beach, as they high-five each other during the Pet Photography class on Friday morning at the shelter. “The Children’s Programs are a great way for them to see all of the animals we help,” Director of Education, Janet Winikoff said.

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“The Photography class is a great way for the children to be creative, interact with the animals and learn about the shelter” said Janet Winikoff, foreground, of Sebastian, Director of Education at The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, during the Friday morning pet photography class being held at the shelter. Budding photographers and all-around animal lovers, the children are taking part in one of a variety of classes offered at the shelter over a three week period which allows them to interact with and learn about the animals available for adoption.

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Abbi Thomas, left, 9, of Vero Beach, and Garret Kulp, right, 8, of Vero Beach, have a rare encounter with Sammy, an African spurred tortoise, at The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County. during a pet photography class on Friday morning. The shelter Director of Education, Janet Winikoff, of Sebastian, tells them that Sammy will wiggle his body when his shell is scratched so they both give it a try. “The Photography class is a great way for the children to be creative, interact with the animals and learn about the shelter,” Janet Winikoff said.

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The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County Director of Education, Janet Winikoff, rear, of Sebastian, directs Olivia Vicidomini, foreground, 10, during a pet photography class on Friday morning at the shelter. Having attended every class in the Children’s Programs at the shelter, Olivia enjoyed all of them. “I loved the Cat class and the Junior Humane Officer class, I like to come here and help the animals, it’s fun,” Olivia Vicidomini said.

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A kid is a willing subject for having his picture taken by children at The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, during the Friday morning pet photography class being held at the shelter. Budding photographers and all-around animal lovers, the children are taking part in one of a variety of classes offered at the shelter over a three week period which allows them to interact with and learn about the animals available for adoption.

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Cousin’s Chelsea Gill, left, 7, of Fort Pierce and Jack Batt, right, 13, of New Jersey, wait before they enter one of the cat rooms at The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River Co., during the Friday morning pet photography class being held there. The class is part of the Children’s Programs offered over a three week period and include a variety of subjects which allow the children to learn about the shelter and the animals that are available for adoption. Visiting his cousin, Chelsea, Jack jumped at the chance to come and see all the animals and have a chance to photograph them. “I have a dog, Oreo,” Jack Batt said.

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The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County hosted a Friday morning pet photography class at the shelter. Budding photographers and all-around animal lovers, children took part in one of a variety of classes offered at the shelter over a three week period which allowed them to interact and learn about the animals available for adoption.

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The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County hosted a Friday morning pet photography class at the shelter. Budding photographers and all-around animal lovers, children took part in one of a variety of classes offered at the shelter over a three week period which allowed them to interact and learn about the animals available for adoption.

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The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County hosted a Friday morning pet photography class at the shelter. Budding photographers and all-around animal lovers, children took part in one of a variety of classes offered at the shelter over a three week period which allowed them to interact and learn about the animals available for adoption.

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The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County hosted a Friday morning pet photography class at the shelter. Budding photographers and all-around animal lovers, children took part in one of a variety of classes offered at the shelter over a three week period which allowed them to interact and learn about the animals available for adoption.

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The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County hosted a Friday morning pet photography class at the shelter. Budding photographers and all-around animal lovers, children took part in one of a variety of classes offered at the shelter over a three week period which allowed them to interact and learn about the animals available for adoption.